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Gierschke Family History

Gierschke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Perschke, Geschke, Bieschke, Giersch, Kirschke, Mischke, Reschke

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Where is the Gierschke family from?

You can see how Gierschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gierschke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gierschke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierschke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gierschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gierschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Gierschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierschke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Gierschke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Gierschke. For the veterans among your Gierschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierschke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Gierschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gierschke in 1968 was 89, and 76 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierschke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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